This cheesy kielbasa pasta dish is a hearty, comforting meal made with sliced smoked kielbasa sausage, protein pasta, vegetables, and a rich, creamy cheese sauce.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces protein penne pasta
- 1 pound kielbasa
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1.5 cups broccoli florets
- 4 ounces button mushrooms
- 0.5 cups chicken bone broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add penne and cook until tender with a bite, about 7 minutes; remove from heat.
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2
Meanwhile, add kielbasa to a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until kielbasa coins are lightly browned. Add butter; when melted, add onion and sauté until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add in broccoli florets and mushrooms.
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3
Pour in chicken broth, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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4
Strain pasta and stir into kielbasa mixture. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
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